WOODZ's track "Drowning" has made a stunning resurgence in 2025, rising through the charts and earning widespread recognition as a sleeper hit. Now, Korean netizens are confidently predicting that the emotional ballad will win this year’s coveted 'Song of the Year' title.
Initially released in 2023, "Drowning" gained renewed popularity after WOODZ’s performance on the music competition show 'Immortal Songs' went viral. The live stage, recorded during his mandatory military service, highlighted WOODZ's emotional depth and impeccable vocal control, leaving a lasting impression on viewers and listeners.
Since then, the song has surged in popularity on streaming platforms, securing a spot in Melon's Top 100 for the first time since its release and maintaining a consistent presence in daily top rankings. Netizens are calling the track a masterpiece that hauntingly captures the feeling of heartbreak, like slowly drowning.
With WOODZ set to complete his military service on July 21, fans are eagerly awaiting his return, confident that "Drowning" is on track to become the anthem of 2025. They commented:
"Oh, the song is so good."
"People predicted 'Drowning' would blow up back in May, and they were right. It’s crazy. Those who watch chart trends are amazing."
"Congrats to 'Drowning'!"
"WOODZ is the definition of 'hard work pays off'.”
"'Drowning' is so good."
"It’s seriously confirmed now."
"He really made it through hard work."
"Once he’s discharged, the song will climb even more."
"The blessings just don’t stop..."
"Cho Seung Youn is killing it..."
"It's definitely going to win Song of the Year."
"Amazing how he succeeded through like this."
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